Facility Aide/ Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide

Facility Aide/ Housekeeping/Laundry Aide

Health Services - Long Term Care

Status: 1 Regular Part-time Position

Hours of Work: 32 hours bi-weekly; 10am-6pm

Week 1: Friday and Wednesday

Week 2: Saturday and Sunday

Salary Range: $26.52 to $28.22 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits 

Work Mode: On-site

Location: Davis Centre, 80 Allan Drive, Bolton 

The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

Davis Centre, Long Term Care Home is looking for a Housekeeping / Laundry Aide that brings passion and care to the work they do so why not choose a rewarding career with The Region of Peel's Long Term Care?

Do you enjoy working in a fun, team-centred environment? Apply today!

Position Summary: 

Performs housekeeping and laundry services in accordance with local policies, procedures, and operational needs. Maintains cleanliness of resident home areas, including furnishings and equipment. Performs laundry duties in order to meet the linen and clothing needs of the residents.

Responsibilities for Housekeeping:

• Mops, sweeps, buffs, strips, and refinishes all floor surfaces.
• Washes walls, air vents, light fixtures, windows and ledges.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Removes waste, keeps all containers clean and lined.
• Takes action promptly to identify and address offensive odours.
• Replenishes supplies, including paper towels, tissue and soap dispensers
• Reports building deficiencies, faulty equipment, hazards, and pest concerns.
• Ensures cleanliness and safety of assigned work area.
• Follows all policies and procedures, including relevant codes and standards.
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and clients.
• Attends education sessions, meetings, and workshops.
• Assists in the orientation of new facility services staff.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities for Laundry:

• Maintains quota linen supply levels for all carts that supply the resident home areas/units.
• Delivers carts to each resident home area/unit based on the required daily need.
• Removes soiled linen from designated areas and delivers it for processing.
• Sorts linen as per policy and programmed wash formulas.
• Completes laundry log sheets and reports.
• Washes, dries, folds, racks linens, and residents’ personal clothing.
• Labels all resident clothing and delivers to residents’ rooms within forty-eight (48) hours.
• Delivers all clean personal laundry to residents’ rooms on a daily basis.
• Ensures equipment and supplies within work area are well maintained.
• Reports building deficiencies, faulty equipment, and hazards.
• Cleans walls, floors vents, fixtures, windows and ledges within laundry area as required.
• Cleans dryer lint filters after each shift.
• Follows all policies and procedures, including relevant codes and standards.
• Maintains good relationships with the residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and clients.
• Attends education sessions, meetings, and workshops.
• Assists in the orientation of new facility services staff.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 What the Role Requires:

• Grade 10 or equivalent education is required
• Previous experience in a housekeeping laundry role is preferred
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, suppliers, visitors and volunteers
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 14% in lieu of benefits 
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable) 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.